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CA62 GKG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 GKG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp condensation

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,297 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 62,302 miles

225/45/17 91w run flat Pirelli

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,911 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,503 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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CA62 GKG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA62 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA62 GKG registered?

CA62 GKG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CA62 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 GKG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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